Our Mission

Quintessence Foundation, established in 1998, focuses on breastfeeding education to health professionals and the public through a variety of venues. Additionally the Foundation provides support to programmes having a positive effect on breastfeeding and the use of human milk. The Foundation was established by individuals who desire greater breastfeeding information and support be available to communities in British Columbia. The Foundation is a registered non profit organization (Charitable number in Canada: 89941 1425 RR00001).

Current Issues

I breastfeed because...

Ameda ( maker of breastfeeding equipment) is sponsoring a "I breastfeed because" website with a donation going to the non profit HMBANA ( Human Milk Banking Association of North America) for each video posted. HMBANA does not endorse any products but the board decided to accept the offer from Ameda regarding funds raised on this site with the maximum donation being $10,000. Please ... Full Story »

What is BPA?

Bisphenol (BPA) is a plastics product found in polycarbonate and is an endocrine disrutor. Polycarbonate is a clear hard plastic that is used in a multitude of products including baby bottles, breast pump equipment and the linings of food cans including formula cans. In April 2008, Health Canada announced that they were taking a number of actions to reduce exposure to BPA focusing on infants and y... Full Story »